Professionals working in a range of roles can learn more about supporting people with autism on training courses being run by Autism Berkshire for the first time in Slough. The Introduction to Autism course provides an understanding of what autism … Continue reading Training courses offer Berkshire professionals an insight into Autism
Summer is just around the corner and The Rivertime Boat Trust are back on the water to celebrate their tenth anniversary of enabling disabled children and adults to enjoy trips on the river at this magical time of year. Since … Continue reading A Decade Making Waves @ The Rivertime Boat Trust
Why not brighten up a dark November evening by coming along to a ball which supports many local Berkshire charities? Included: Glass of bubbly, three course meal, entertainment from the Ding Dong Daddios The Mayor of Reading will open the … Continue reading Charity fundraising ball – Friday 13th November, Hilton Hotel Reading
48 hours to go, I need 3 more paddlers, good news I have a kind benefactor who has paid £150 to cover entry fees… so just need 3 efficient paddlers to make themselves known ASAP… Also, figured why not run … Continue reading Do you feel lucky? Make this kids day…
Roll up, roll up, roll up… Thursday 25th June at Windsor Racecourse as part of Thames Valley EXPO, Business in Berkshire is hosting a TOMBOLA where we’ll have 200 tickets costing just £5 each… That will give us… yes you’ve guessed it…. £1,000 for the kids in Nepal… mighty generous of you 😉 Adding to our Dragon Boat Challenge total (I’m still looking for more paddlers if you know of any brave dragon slayers!) and go to The Juniper Fund who manage the process. All we need now are a bunch of prizes… Reid Office Supplies are providing a … Continue reading Windsor EXPO Tombola for Kids in Nepal
Today I launched our appeal for half a dozen more people to join our Dragon Boat Challenge crew on Dorney Lake Sunday 28th June 2015 at the Thames Valley EXPO’s exhibitors lunch at The MacDonald Hotel, Windsor. We’re going to raise money for The Juniper Fund and here’s why… I was a little irritated about having said a swear word a few times in my presentation but after listening to the German’s above I forgave myself! Thanks to Mary Flavelle for the great camera work… would have been nice to capture the standing ovation at the end mind … Continue reading Ever wondered what it’s like to feel an earthquake and get hit by an avalanche on Everest?
Every year, Spencer Denney Centre feed around 100 older people over 3 days around Christmas time. Catherine, the centre manager, likes to make it special with an individual gift for each attendee. The table is decked out with all things … Continue reading Christmas Lunch for Windsor’s Older People
Get down Snappy Snaps, near Queen Victoria’s monument and pick up your Christmas Advent Calendars… only £5 a pop! Monday 1st December sees the first draw of our Windsor & Eton Rotary Advent Calendar prizes… are you in it? You … Continue reading Brian’s got some Rotary Advent Calendar’s just for YOU
Tuesday evening Windsor & Eton Rotary Club presented a cheque for £42,349.81 to Prince Edward in his capacity as chairman of The Prince Philip Trust Fund. The Prince Philip Trust Fund helps many local people in need… enjoy this video … Continue reading Presentation of cheque to Prince Philip Trust Fund
Why is it that folk spend so much time procrastinating instead of getting on with stuff? I’ve been banging the drum for a few weeks now on Crowd Funding and so many want to join in but they just have … Continue reading My 1st Community Crowd Funding Project
Nick has kindly donated a silver necklace as a prize for our Rotary Advent Calendar He’s even thrown in a FREE box! I might be banging on a bit about the calendar but then we only have November in which … Continue reading Thank you to Nick from Antiquus…
Maidenhead Twenties, Friday 12th December 7.45 am Fredrick’s Hotel, Shoppenhangers Lane, Maidenhead. The Twenties Maidenhead team set out to create a place where you can be inspired, share insights and connect with like-minded business people over a good breakfast. Join … Continue reading Join us for breakfast and hear how to make a difference…
Last week I tried another experiment with Twitter to see if we could turn engagement into reality. Funny thing Twitter, very much a real time engagement tool… talking about a topic with many using #hash tags or with a few … Continue reading Tweet, tweet, tweet… get your advent calendar ‘ere!
Posted this on my Business in Berkshire LinkedIn Group last week but I felt the need to also share it right here, right now! What go from 2672 members to over 5000 in a day… you must be off your … Continue reading Looking to double the membership TODAY!
Over the last year myself & others in the area, namely Carla Delaney, Stuart Young & Colin Willman have been hosting Slow Business Networking events. The aim was to bring people out on a Friday for a spot of business … Continue reading Slow Business Networking NEW Community Format
Transform business spaces with artwork from local schools and colleges. Hire artwork from Local Arts Loan and support your local schools and colleges and ‘more arts’ a Berkshire arts development charity. We are currently seeking businesses who will partner us … Continue reading Local Arts Loan
Windsor & Eton Rotary are looking for people who can sell our 2014 advent calendars… you look like you have lots of friends who would love to join in the fun! Last year, as you can see, we really enjoyed … Continue reading Are you Windsor’s Best Christmas Sales Person?
It’s Twilight Time Friday 21st November 2014 at The Castle Hotel, Windsor… Again! Champagne Reception Three course meal Dancing to “Nightbird” Black Tie Tickets £ 49.00 per person This year’s Glittering Ball will be held once again in the Georgian … Continue reading Black Tie, Twilight Ball, Dancing
15th June 2015 is 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta at Runneymede… Widely accepted as the birth of democracy, King John was forced to sign an agreement by England’s barons which essential put the people in charge… … Continue reading Crowd Funding for Magna Carta Events
From drinks receptions in Windsor Castle to falling in the “drink” when retrieving our little racing ducks from old father Thames! Windsor & Eton Rotary have enviable social access and an amazing record for charitable achievements… our club was recently … Continue reading Want to know what Windsor & Eton Rotary Club get up to?
Summers over, the nights are closing in so I guess it’s OK to start looking forward to Christmas 2014. Last year we launched our Windsor & Eton Rotary Club Advent Calendar and I used Twitter to engage with some of … Continue reading Social Media ensures our Windsor Calendar Sparkles this Xmas
Windsor & Eton Rotary are looking for prizes for our 2014 advent calendar… you look like a generous sort! Last year we had fun selling the calendars and making a few thousand pounds for local charities… this year we want … Continue reading Windsor & Eton Rotary Advent Calendar 2014
Hiring mobility scooters in Windsor is very easy… call 01753 622330 and ask for availability for when you are coming to town. Based at the coach park… SHOPMOBILITY WINDSOR Open Monday—Saturday 10:00am—5:00pm* The Coach Park Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY … Continue reading Hiring mobility scooters in Windsor
Last Sunday evening, Sir Ian & Lady Sally MacFadyen were special guests at a dinner hosted by Windsor & Eton Rotary Club in the Pavilion at Sir Christopher Wren Hotel. “Oh what a night!” The champagne flowed before dinner, The … Continue reading Sir Ian MacFadyen Farewell Dinner
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